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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
7
A reader column argues the bond plan will raise taxes by about 32 cents per hundred dollars for ten years to fund a modern school building and better health facilities. It claims total tax impact remains small compared to gains in education, urging patriotic support for American youth.
The editor supports building a separate school facility despite higher costs. He cites building flaws of the present structure, heating issues, and the need to avoid future rapid expansions. A separate building would improve safety and allow future additions, with emphasis that better schools require greater investment.
A public notice urges voters to consider a bond measure for a new school addition. Details on the vote date, amount, and impact are outlined for local residents and taxpayers.
The article notes residents discuss voting bonds for an addition to the present school and a separate new building. Citizens are split into three groups: those favoring bonds, those opposing, and those opposing any new building. Local voters plan to decide after investigation.
The article discusses a second proposition to bond funds for a school addition, arguing the cost would exceed the two per cent tax cap and noting legal limits on levies. It opponent to building cites tax impact and feasibility, while supporters urge progress and educational maintenance. It mentions local officials Fr. M. Sargent Grant Crane J. K Summerville and Ernest Winkleplock and cites court actions over prior building disputes.
The Odon A B Orchestra and church members traveled to Pleasant Hill for a Circuit Rally of the Odon Circuit. Hosts there were praised for hospitality and entertainment as plans emerged to organize the event and hold future gatherings. A large crowd was expected to join in the morning activities and spread to nearby commitments.
Wedding notices announce Bert L. Jollis and Gini E. Sommers to wed with Win L. Besob and One Be Kinnemyn expected to attend. The event details appear in a forthcoming ceremony tomorrow evening in Odo.
Wheat harvest leads activity as Farlen reports visitors Wes Gadberry from near Odon and Ww Morrison of Scotland. Mr and Mrs Rome Dobson of Bedford attended B D Stotts home. W Harris the beef man from Odon made his first trip here midweek. Ed Hubbard and family visited Amos Osborn near Barns City. Viewers and engineers working to locate a proposed new rock road in the area.
The bartender in a pending liquor sale case was arraigned on Sunday December 31. Judge says the fine could be as low as ten dollars though the exact amount remains undetermined. Public interest had waned but some may still follow the matter.
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